Participants Needed for Biomechanics Study

“Influence of Foot Strike Pattern and Fatigue on Running Biomechanics”
This study is being conducted by Jill Estes in the Biomechanics Laboratory at Ball State University.
IRB Approval # 521632-4

Why:
-To identify if the changes is kinematic and kinetic variables, due to foot strike pattern and fatigue, have an effect on the variables associated with risk of Tibial Stress Fracture

Who:
-Males and Females age 18-40 years
- You run 15 or more miles per week at a pace between 6-10 miles per hour
- Have no acute or chronic lower extremity injuries or neuropathies

What:
-You will be asked to complete two separate data collections
-Refrain from strenuous exercise 24 hours prior to all sessions
-During the first visit, the study will be explained to you and you will run 5k time trial around an indoor track. (approximately 60 min.)
-During the second visit you will complete a warm-up, give 6 maximal contractions for the knee and 6 maximal contractions for the ankle, complete testing for maximal jump height, and run on a treadmill at your 5k pace until that pace is no longer sustainable as determined by the participant. (approximately 90-120 min.)

Where:
-Biomechanics Laboratory at Ball State University (HP 311)
-Parking is available if coming from off campus

For more information contact the Biomechanics Laboratory (765) 285-5178
Or Jill Estes jaestes2@bsu.edu